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title: Git credentials
description: Documentation for Git credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate Git in n8n, a workflow automation platform.
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# Git credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes with Git.

- [Git](/integrations/builtin/core-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.git/)

## Prerequisites

Create an account on [GitHub](https://github.com), [GitLab](https://about.gitlab.com/), or similar platforms.

## Using Username and Password

1. Enter a name for your credentials in the ***Credentials Name*** field in the 'Git' credentials in n8n.
2. Enter your GitHub, GitLab (or similar platforms) username in the ***Username*** field in the 'Git' credentials in n8n.
3. Enter your GitHub, GitLab (or similar platforms) password in the ***Password*** field in the 'Git' credentials in n8n.
4. Click the ***Create*** button to create your credentials in n8n.

The following video demonstrates the steps mentioned above.

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